Israeli police have arrested a 20-year-old American citizen on charges of spying for Iran. According to reports from the Times of Israel and the Jerusalem Post, the suspect allegedly took photos and videos of Israel’s sensitive locations and facilities. Police claim he sent the materials to a person linked to Tehran and received hundreds of dollars for each task. The arrest took place on June 9 in the Jerusalem district.
Authorities have already filed a prosecutor’s declaration against the suspect, paving the way for formal charges to be brought within days. The reports cited Israeli police as the source of the allegations. The U.S. Embassy in Israel has not issued any immediate comment on the matter.
The case highlights ongoing security tensions between Israel and Iran, as well as the scrutiny of foreign nationals suspected of espionage activities in the region.